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Is SOLARIZE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SOLARIZE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SOLARIZE mean?

  1. verb

    reverse some of the tones of (a negative or print) and introduce pronounced outlines of highlights, by exposing it briefly to light, then washing and redeveloping it

  2. verb

    become overexposed

    “The film solarized”

  3. verb

    overexpose to sunlight

    “be careful not to solarize the photographic film”

  4. verb

    expose to the rays of the sun or affect by exposure to the sun

    “insolated paper may turn yellow and crumble”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
18
Letters
8

S (1) + O (1) + L (1) + A (1) + R (1) + I (1) + Z (10) + E (1) = 17 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for SOLARIZE

Single letters that turn SOLARIZE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Words you can make from SOLARIZE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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